Barcelona Midfielder Seydou Keita Could Return In Time For Valladolid Clash

The Mali midfielder is back early from his stint at the African Cup of Nations...

By Cyrus C. Malek

Mali international and new Barcelona signing, formerly of Sevilla, Seydou Keita.
Although Sergi Busquets remains sidelined, Barcelona's midfield may get a boost with the possible return of Seydou Keita.

The Malian international could return as early as Thursday to the Catalunyan capital after the Eagles were surprisingly eliminated in the group stage of the African Cup of Nations.

Although it is unknown if, after such a long absence, coach Pep Guardiola will call the African into the Blaugrana squad for the weekend Liga fixture, Keita will certainly be available for Saturday's match against Valladolid.

Barcelona trained for the second time this week with central defender Andreu Fontas joining the first team in exercises today. Jeffren Suarez also trained normally with the first team.

Thierry Henry was scheduled to give a press conference today after training, but it was cancelled due to Joan Laporta and Txiki Begiristain's announcement regarding Guardiola's contract extension.
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